Pa'l Café

Av. Juan Ponce de León, San Juan, 00931, Puerto Rico
+1 939-349-9768
$$$ Cafe
(124 Reviews)
Price Range $1–10

If you find yourself wandering through the vibrant streets of San Juan, Puerto Rico, look no further than Pa'l Café. Nestled on Avenida Juan Ponce de León, this charming café offers a cozy escape for coffee enthusiasts and casual visitors alike. With its inviting atmosphere and friendly service, it's the perfect spot to take a break from exploring the colorful sights of the city.

At Pa'l Café, coffee is not just a beverage; it’s a passion. The café is renowned for its rich, aromatic brews that have won the hearts of locals and tourists alike. Customers rave about the quality, making it a must-visit for anyone looking to savor a truly delightful cup. One satisfied customer, Lester Gabriel, captured this sentiment perfectly, stating, "It's a very good place to go. You can have a delicious cup of coffee for a good price." Whether you prefer your coffee black, with cream, or in a decadent specialty drink, there’s something for everyone.

For those who enjoy something sweet to accompany their drink, Pa'l Café offers a selection of Argentinian goodies, including alfajores, which have received praise from discerning palates. D LL highlights the café's "great Argentinian alfajores," inviting you to indulge in these delightful cookie sandwiches that perfectly complement your coffee. However, while the alfajores shine, a few customers have suggested that some of the other offerings, like the Argentinean empanadas, may not hit the mark for everyone, as noted by Eliezer Perez.

One of the standout beverages at this café is their hot chocolate, which Ineomi Marcano Ortiz describes as "the best" with a generous topping of whipped cream, making it an excellent choice for those looking for a warming treat that goes beyond coffee. Pair it with a chilled lemonade, which a customer was pleased to find, highlighting the café’s diversity in drink offerings.

The service at Pa'l Café is consistently praised for its speed and friendliness, a perfect match for the casual, welcoming environment that makes every visitor feel at home. Even if the sandwiches may not be the stars of the show, as mentioned by Ignacio Tampe, they do the trick for a quick lunch, allowing you to savor your food while enjoying the café’s laid-back ambiance.

So, if you’re in San Juan and looking for a charming, no-frills café that delivers excellent coffee and a friendly vibe, Pa'l Café should be on your list. Stop by, grab your drink of choice, and take a moment to soak in the local flavor—both in your cup and around you.

Service options
Outdoor seating
Delivery
Takeaway
Dine-in
Highlights
Great coffee
Great dessert
Great tea selection
Popular for
Breakfast
Solo dining
Good for working on laptop
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Offerings
Coffee
Prepared foods
Quick bite
Dining options
Breakfast
Lunch
Catering
Dessert
Seating
Amenities
Toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Quiet
Trendy
Crowd
Family friendly
LGBTQ+ friendly
Transgender safe space
University students
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Parking
Paid parking lot
Pets
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed inside
Dogs allowed outside
Openings Hours
Checking

Monday

07:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Tuesday

07:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Wednesday

07:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Thursday

07:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Friday

07:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

124 Reviews
Eliezer Perez

01 Oct 2025

Small coffee shop. Excellent coffee. Argentinean empanadas are not the best here.

Ineomi Marcano Ortiz

27 Sep 2025

Best hot chocolate(with wippcream). Don't drink cafe but a lot of people love it.

D LL

11 Sep 2025

Nice service, ok coffee. Great Argentinian alfajores.

Ignacio Tampe (Igtampe)

09 Sep 2025

For a little hole in the wall, it served well. Lemonade was good and the service i received was fast and friendly. If anything i was a tad underwhelmed by the sandwiches they offered but they more than suffice for a quick lunch pick me up.

Lester Gabriel

24 Jun 2025

It's a very good place to go. You can have a delicious cup of coffee for a good price.

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